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How to restore weathered timber outdoor furniture?
I have a small outdoor furniture set that I would like to restore and protect. The timber seems to have mould? Can you please tell me how to restore it?
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Options for replacing gas booster on solar hot water system
Hi all, We have a Solarhart solar hot water system with a gas booster that's 10 years old. We have had a lot of problems with the gas booster failing over the years. Most of the parts have been replaced at some stage or another. The solar system works great. But the booster has now failed again so I'm wondering whether we…
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Would you install LED downlights?
Hi all, I like the minimalist look of LED downlights but am concerned about the energy impact – losing heating and cooling through lots of holes in the ceiling. We're in Melbourne so we get the extremes - cold in winter and hot in summer! I know you cannot insulate over the light fittings as that would be a fire risk.…
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Soft close worth it?
Hi all, Just wondering whether soft close cupboard and drawer mechanisms are worth the extra expense? It seems like it might be one of those “nice to have” things that we could possibly strike off the list in our kitchen reno to save some money… Do you think they are worth it? Thanks, Sarah
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Smart bathroom mirror
There's a new smart mirror that can help you to get ready in the morning, help control other smart home devices, play music and video, etc. https://www.domain.com.au/living/smart-home-technology-is-on-the-rise-but-is-this-a-good-thing-20180327-h0xpbz/ Would you install one at your house? I think I probably already spend…
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Removing stains from Caesarstone
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any tips for removing stains from a Caesarstone benchtop? I've got a couple of very light rings on the benchtop - I think they are from putting pots on the bench. Usually the stone is very easy to clean - just needs a wipe, and occasionally some white cream cleaner but I can't seem to…
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Best heating option?
Hi all, We are about to renovate. The house currently has an old oil heater which we want to replace. I imagine gas ducted heating would be expensive to install, so just thinking about other options. I know those electric panels are super expensive to run, so don’t want to go down that path. I like the look of some of the…
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Under mounted or flush mounted kitchen sink?
I'm interested in everyone's preferences for kitchen sinks. Do you prefer the look of undermounted or flushmounted sinks? And which are easier to maintain and keep clean? Thanks, Sarah
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Electrical layout – how should we future proof?
Hi all, We've been told to think about our light and power layout. What ports and sockets should we go for? We want to future proof as much as possible with technology changing so fast. I imagine Cat6 cabling to every room is the way to go? Thanks, Sarah
